How to Deal with Overheating Car Engine Temperature?

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LukasRose
07/24/25 7:29pm
Steps to handle overheating car engine temperature: 1. Pull over and inspect; 2. After stopping, be sure to place warning signs; 3. Do not turn off the engine immediately when the temperature is too high; 4. Put on gloves and place a multi-folded wet cloth over the radiator cap; 5. Loosen the radiator cap slightly to allow steam to slowly escape; 6. After the radiator pressure decreases, add cool water or antifreeze. Overheating engine temperature can cause excessive idle speed fluctuation, leading to weak acceleration and abnormal engine noises. Reasons for overheating: 1. Insufficient coolant; 2. Dirty radiator; 3. Faulty thermostat; 4. Malfunctioning electric fan causing high temperature.
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